US Bridges

SH 124 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · .7 MI W Faulkner CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M3121

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 124 over Cedar Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 673 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 124
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.7 MI W Faulkner CO Line
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates35.31754, -92.49557
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2018)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 124 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 124 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 124 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.